Laguna State Polytechnic University
The Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU; Filipino: Kolehiyong Pampamahalaang Politekniko ng Laguna[1]) is a state university in the Province of Laguna, Philippines, with four regular campuses and several auxiliary sites. It is currently classified as SUC Level III (CHED Memorandum Order 12, series of 2018).
Kolehiyong Pampamahalaang Politekniko ng Laguna | |
| Motto | Integrity, Professionalism and Innovation |
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| Type | State University |
| Established | 1952 |
| President | Dr. Mario R. Briones |
| Location | , 14°15′46″N 121°23′51″E |
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| Website | www |
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Campuses
There are four regular campuses which belong to the University. The campus in Siniloan was founded in 1952 (as Baybay National High School), where the university traces its roots. It sits on a land of 33 hectares (82 acres) at Barangay Wawa besides the Laguna de Bay, with an additional 100 hectares (250 acres) for plans of future expansion in the mountainous Barangay Kapatalan. It concentrates on Agriculture and Computer Studies.
The main campus is situated in the provincial capital town, Santa Cruz. Founded in 1957, initial operations began three years after, in 1960. It occupies 7 hectares (17 acres) of land at Barangay Bubukal and concentrates on Engineering, Nursing and Allied Health, Hospitality Management and Tourism, Arts and Sciences, Business Management and Accountancy, Criminal Justice Education, and Law.
The San Pablo City Campus located at Barangay Del Remedio was founded in 1957, and began operations in 1960. With 6 hectares (15 acres) of land, it is a "Center of Development" in Teacher Education (CHED Memorandum Order 26, series of 2016) and also concentrates on Industrial Technology.
LSPU Los Baños Campus was founded in 1957 and started operations in 1959. It sits on a land area of 12 hectares (30 acres) in Barangay Mayondon-Malinta, and concentrates on Fisheries, and Food Nutrition and Dietetics.
There are also two satellite campuses in Nagcarlan, Laguna and in Lopez, Quezon, a manpower extension campus in Magdalena, Laguna as well as two International Language Studies Centers in Thai Nguyen University, Vietnam, and Changwon Moonsung University, South Korea.
Governance and organization
Board of Regents
The governance of the University is vested in the Board of Regents (or Lupon ng mga Rehente) commonly abbreviated as BOR. The board, with its 10 members, is the highest decision-making body of the LSPU System.
The Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) serves as the Board's Chairperson while the President of the Laguna State Polytechnic University is the Vice-Chairperson. The Chairpersons of the Committees of Higher Education of the Senate and the House of Representatives are also members, concurrent with their functions as committee chairpersons.
The Regional Directors of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Region IV-A Calabarzon also serves as regular members.
The LSPU students, represented by the Federated Supreme Student Council (FSSC), nominate a Student Regent. While a Faculty Regent is likewise nominated by the faculty members of the whole University through the LSPU Faculty Association (LSPU FA). Alumni are represented by the President of the LSPU Alumni Association. Their membership is coterminous with their respective terms, while the remaining two members are from the Private Sector who are prominent citizens of the Province of Laguna.
| Regent | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Hon. J. Prospero E. De Vera III, DPA | Chairman, Commission on Higher Education |
| Vice-Chairperson | Hon. Mario R. Briones, EdD | President, Laguna State Polytechnic University |
| Member | Hon. Senator Emmanueal Joel Villanueva | Chairman, Senate Committee on Education, Culture and Arts |
| Member | Hon. Congressman Mark O. Go | Chairperson, House Committee on Higher and Technical Education |
| Member | Hon. Alexander R. Madrigal, PhD | Regional Director, Department of Science and Technology - Region IV-A |
| Member | Hon. Luis G. Banua | Regional Director, National Economic and Development Authority - Region IV-A |
| Member | Hon. Chester Alexis C. Buama, PhD | Federated President, LSPU Faculty Association |
| Member | Hon. Gregoria P. Realeza | Federated President, LSPU Alumni Association |
| Member | Hon. Evelia V. Religioso | Private Sector Representative |
| Member | Hon. Julian A. Lapitan | Private Sector Representative |
| Member | Hon. Michael Angelo Javier | Federated President, LSPU Supreme
Student Council |
University President
The University is headed by the University President, appointed by the board, who has a renewable of four-year term. The new university president is Dr. Mario R. Briones, from San Pablo, Laguna. Elected on the same day as his natal day on May 21, he studied Doctor of Education in Educational Management at Laguna State Polytechnic University. Prior to his election as the 3rd University President, he served the University particularly San Pablo City Campus in various capacities.
| Presidents of Laguna State Polytechnic University | |
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| Name | Tenure of office |
| Dr. Ricardo A. Wagan | 1987–February 7, 2011; (OIC) February 8-May 2, 2011 |
| Dr. Nestor M. De Vera | May 3, 2011 – May 2, 2019 |
| Dr. Eden C. Callo | (OIC) May 3–20, 2019 |
| Dr. Mario R. Briones | May 21, 2019–present |
Courses
Here are the available courses by campus, as of November 2020:
| Campus | Department | Graduate Studies and Applied Research | Undergraduate
Program |
Two-Year Programs | Special Programs | Area of Specialization | Academic Track |
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| LSPU Los Baños | College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) | Bachelor of Science in Psychology | |||||
| College of Business Management and Accountancy (CBMA | Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration |
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| College of Computer Studies (CCS) | Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
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| College of Criminal Justice and Education (CCJE) | Bachelor of Science in Criminology | ||||||
| College of Fisheries (COF) | Bachelor of Science in Fisheries
Bachelor of Science in Agri-Fisheries Business Management Bachelor of Science in Fishery Education |
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| College of Food Nutrition and Dietics (CFND) | Bachelor of Science in Food Technology
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietics |
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| College of Hospitality Management and Tourism (CHMT) | Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant
Management Bachelor of Science in Tourism |
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| College of Teacher Education (CTE) | Bachelor of Secondary Education
(Major/s: Mathematics, MAPEH, Technology & Livelihood Education, English, Filipino, General Science) AREA OF SPECIALIZATION |
Intensive Course in English Proficiency (short-training courses for students undergoing on On the-Job-Training)
Bachelor of Elementary Education |
General Elementary Education
Pre-Elementary Education Certificate in Teaching Proficiency (CTP) (Non- Teacher Education Graduates) Bachelor of Elementary Education |
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| Senior High School (SHS) | Academic Track (SHS)
Technical Vocational Livelihood - Agri-Fishery Arts (TVL-AFA) | ||||||
| LSPU San Pablo | College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) | Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology |
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| College of Business Management and Accountancy (CBMA | Bachelor of Science in Office Administration
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Bachelor of Science in Accountancy |
Associate in Office Administration | |||||
| College of Computer Studies (CCS) | Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
Associate in Computer Technology | |||||
| College of Criminal Justice and Education (CCJE) | Bachelor of Science in Criminology | ||||||
| College of Engineering (COE) | Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering |
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| College of Hospitality Management and Tourism (CHMT) | Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management
Bachelor of Science in Tourism |
Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management | |||||
| College of Industrial Technology (CIT) | Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology
Major/s: Automotive Technology, Architectural Drafting technology, Electrical Technology, Electronics Technology, Food Technology, Garments, Mechanical technology, Refrigeration & Airconditioning |
Associate in Technology
Major/s: Automotive Technology, Architectural Drafting Technology, Electrical Technology, Electronics Technology, Food Technology, Graments, Mechanical Technology, Refrigeration & Airconditioning, Technical drafting Technology |
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| Senior High School (SHS) | |||||||
| College of Techer Education (COT) | Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education
Major/s: Biological Science, Chemistry, English, Filipino, Mathematics, MAPEH, Physical Science, Social Studies, THE Bachelor of Elementary Education Major/s: General Education, Pre-school Education, Special Education Certificate in Teaching Proficiency (CTP) Laboratory high School |
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| Senior High School (SHS) | Technical Vocational Livelihood - Industrial Arts (TVL-IA) | ||||||
| LSPU Siniloan | College of Agriculture (CA) | Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture (Ph.D.)
Master of Science in Agriculture (MSA) |
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business Bachelor of Agricultural Technology Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education Major/s: Animal Science, Crop Science, Technology & Home Economics Bachelor of Science in Agro-Forestry Bachelor in Environmental Science |
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| College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) | Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Journalism Bachelor of Science in Food Technology |
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| College of Business Management and Accountancy (CBMA | Bachelor of Science in Office Administration
Major/s: Legal Office Procedure, Medical Office Procedure Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major/s: Business Economics, Financial Management, Marketing Bachelor of Science in Accountancy |
Associate in Computer Secretarial
Ladderized: (BSOA) |
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| College of Computer Studies (CCS) | Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Bachelor of Science in Information System Associate in Computer Technology |
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| College of Criminal Justice and Education (CCJE) | Bachelor of Science in Criminology | ||||||
| College of Engineering (COE) | |||||||
| College of Hospitality Management and Tourism (CHMT) | Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management Bachelor of Science in Home Technology and Entrepreneurship |
Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management
Ladderized to: (BSHRM) |
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| College of Techer Education (COT) | Bachelor of Secondary Education
Major/s: English, Filipino, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, THE, PE Bachelor of Elementary Education Certificate of Teaching Proficiency (CTP) |
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| Institute of Agricultural Engineering (IAE) | Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering | ||||||
| LSPU Sta. Cruz | College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) | Bachelor of Science in Broadcasting
Bachelor of Science in Biology Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Bachelor of Science in Psychology |
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| College of Business Management and Accountancy (CBMA | Master of Public Administration (MPA) | Bachelor of Science in Office Administration
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship |
Diploma in Computer Secretarial | ||||
| College of Computer Studies (CCS) | Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) | Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Computer Electronics Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
Associate in Computer Technology
Associate in Computer Electronics |
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| College of Criminal Justice and Education (CCJE) | Bachelor of Science in Criminology | ||||||
| College of Engineering (COE) | Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering |
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| College of Hospitality Management and Tourism (CHMT) | Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management |
Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management | |||||
| College of Industrial Technology (CIT) | Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology | Associate in Technology | |||||
| College of Law | Juris Doctor | ||||||
| College of Nursing and Applied Health (CONAH) | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Diploma in Midwifery | |||||
| College of Techer Education (CTE) | Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Master of Arts in Teaching English (MAT-ENG) Master of Arts in Education (MAED) |
Bachelor of Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education Bachelor of Technical Teacher Education Bachelor of Physical Education Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education (BTLEd) Bachelor of Technical Vocational Teacher Education (BTVTEd) |
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| Senior High School (SHS) | Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM) Strand
Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) Strand Technical Vocational Livelihood - Home Economics (TVL-HE) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Track Technical Vocational Livelihood - Information and Communications Technology (TVL-ICT) Technical Vocational Livelihood - Bread and Pastry Production (TVL-BPP) |
References
- Direktoryo ng mga Ahensiya at Opisyal ng Pamahalaan ng Pilipinas (PDF) (in Filipino). Kagawaran ng Badyet at Pamamahala (Department of Budget and Management). 2018. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- LSPU Five-Year Development Plan 2007-2012. Printed in 2007
- LSPC Code (Revised Copy, 2004). Approved pursuant to Board Resolution No. 104, s. 1991 dated December 18, 1991 and further Confirmed through Board Resolution No. 9, s. 1992 dated May 19, 1992
- LSPC Annual Report 2006. Printed in 2007
- LSPU Student Handbook 2007, 2012 editions